Francesca Romani Angelica Bonfanti Francesco Seatzu
The growing demand for natural resources has triggered a "race" to their exploitation and possession, especially in developing countries. Most desired are water, land, forests, raw materials (oil, gas, mineral and precious stones), fisheries and genetic resources. Emerging economies, Western states, multinational corporations and international financial institutions have become the biggest "buyers" in a race that on one hand strengthens economies and creates investment opportunities and on the other threatens local communities and environmental protection. Natural Resources Grabbing: An...
The growing demand for natural resources has triggered a "race" to their exploitation and possession, especially in developing countries. Most desired...
